Heart of Sharjah: A Captivating Journey Through the Emirate’s Past
By Shaikha Alshamsi
In every city, there is a place that serves as its core and embodies the essence of the city, resonating with its...
From Maastricht to Sharjah
Jana Samy Elghoraby
Farah Abu Tair, a Palestinian sophomore pursuing her computer engineering degree at the American University of Sharjah, is sitting at the library...
3 Borders So Close: Art as a Visual Communicator for Third-Culture Kids
By Aleen Anderias
It was Palm Sunday at my local Armenian Church, and we had gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. At the ripe...
Discover Your Artistic Style in 5 Steps
By Salma Ghalwash
Artistic style is the visual marker of an artist’s branding and recognition. Whether you’re a painter, comic illustrator, filmmaker or creative hobbyist,...
Raise Your GPA, not Your Weight: How to Eat Right in University
By Abdullah Al Tekreeti
You’re behind on six assignments, and four projects and you have two midterms to study for when suddenly, you hear your...
How to Bake the Fluffiest Chocolate Cake
By Hala Nasar
Happy birthday! Happy anniversary! Congratulations!
Events that call for a cake are ones to look forward to. Especially if the cake is chocolate...
5 Simple Steps to Make Kashmiri Noon Chai
By Malika Kaloo
Snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, glistening rivers, dark green forests and noon chai will greet you when you visit Kashmir. Also known...
In pursuit of ‘shay’: An American Professor Who Is Fascinated by Emirati Dialect
By Shaikha Alshamsi
“They are trying to teach you how to fly before you know how to walk,” says David Wilmsen, an Arabic and Translation...
How can MMA impact your daily life?
By Jad Omar
For many people, Mixed Martial Arts have the potential to change their lives. There is something about the sport that can inspire...
Empowering Women in Today’s World
By Emmy Yacoub
Dr. Angela Maitner, a psychology professor at the American University of Sharjah, has been asked questions about her personal life throughout her...
